
Road users in the Klang Valley are being urged to remain cautious when travelling through flood hotspots and flood-risk areas during the monsoon season.
The Road Safety Experts Association says high-risk locations in Selangor include Taman Sri Muda and Section 7 in Shah Alam.
It also reminded motorists to drive slowly in wet conditions and avoid flooded routes.
The association also advised road users that they should NOT rely solely on navigation apps during floods.
Instead, they should use alternative routes and follow road closure instructions.
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Authorities say that 9 districts in Kelantan are at risk of flooding, after MetMalaysia issued a heavy rain warning until Wednesday.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre also issued a similar alert for Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin, Pahang.
It's urging residents in high-risk areas to remain vigilant and heed the instructions of authorities during this warning period.
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Also, community safety advocate Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has proposed six measures to tackle recurring flash floods in Kuala Lumpur.
They include upgrading drainage systems, stricter enforcement on construction projects, and greater investment in flood retention facilities.
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The Malaysian Embassy it is closely monitoring the situation in Poland, following the recent shooting in the city of Krakow.
It says it is in contact with Malaysians there, and urged them to register their details for safety purposes.
Earlier reports said six people died, when a suspected far-right extremist opened fire in central Krakow.
The suspect is also accused of murdering three of his family members.
The suspect was shot by police at the scene, and is currently in stable condition in hospital.
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Meanwhile, PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the people of Poland.
He also stressed the need to combat terrorism and violent extremism in all forms.
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